Morning Sports Update
“That’s on the market. I’m not saying that it hasn’t occurred, however I haven’t heard it.”
Brian Windhorst blows chilly air on Celtics-Giannis commerce rumors: Whereas NBA insiders have teased out a string of reports relating to a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Celtics throughout the offseason, not everyone seems to be shopping for into the rumors.
Chatting with ESPN Cleveland earlier this week, NBA reporter Brian Windhorst famous that the worth the Bucks would need for Antetokounmpo — a two-time MVP and 2021 NBA champion — will invariably be excessive.
So far, per Windhorst, no group has made a authentic supply for the Greek star.
“What they’re being provided is simply not that,” Windhorst stated of the requisite bundle to allow the buying and selling of a franchise pillar like Antetokounmpo. He continued, noting that the Celtics rumors is likely to be overblown.
“I do know some persons are linking him to Boston, however I’ve not personally heard that Giannis, Boston and Milwaukee are severe about it,” he instructed ESPN Cleveland. “That’s on the market. I’m not saying that it hasn’t occurred, however I haven’t heard it.”
Windhorst famous the entire widespread issues relating to a doable commerce for Milwaukee’s longtime main scorer. Together with being 31, Antetokounmpo is heading into the ultimate 12 months of his locked-in contract (he has a participant possibility in 2027-28), and has handled accidents in latest seasons.
Nonetheless, he would immediately assist shore up a Celtics entrance courtroom that struggled throughout its playoff loss in opposition to the 76ers. Any deal for Antetokounmpo would solely additional amplify Boston’s intent to win within the brief time period.
Trivia: After finishing a same-day commerce, what participant did the Celtics find yourself with after the primary spherical of the 2013 NBA Draft as a substitute of Giannis Antetokounmpo?
(Reply on the backside).
Trace: He was born in Toronto.
Scores and schedules:
The Purple Sox misplaced to the Braves 10-2 on Thursday. Boston begins a three-game collection in opposition to the Guardians in Cleveland tonight at 7:10 p.m.
On Saturday, Legacy FC will face the Present in Kansas Metropolis at 1:30 p.m.
Additionally on Saturday — with the beginning of the World Cup solely weeks away — Paris Saint-Germain will play Arsenal within the UEFA Champions League remaining at 12 p.m.
Extra from Boston.com:
Fenway Park historical past: Right here’s some attention-grabbing background concerning the Inexperienced Monster through NESN (and The Sports Museum), together with the evolution of the left area wall by way of neighborhood fires, rebuilds, and the little recognized undeniable fact that it was changed by a duplicate within the early twenty first century.
On today: In 1993, Jose Canseco made his pitching debut within the remaining inning of a Purple Sox blowout win over the Rangers. Although it undeniably offered a second of levity in an in any other case unremarkable second, the ability hitter inadvertently injured his elbow. He would later be ruled out for the season after getting surgical procedure to restore it.
As for his inning pitched, it was a forgettable efficiency: Canseco walked the bases loaded, permitting two singles and a sacrifice fly, yielding three runs earlier than he retired the aspect. The Purple Sox received 15-1.
Each day spotlight: Regardless of dealing with a lopsided scoreline, Ceddanne Rafaela was nonetheless laying out to make performs within the Purple Sox outfield on Thursday.
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— NESN (@NESN) May 28, 2026
Trivia reply: Kelly Olynyk
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